How to Pronounce Matchboxes

To pronounce "matchboxes", say MATCHB-ox-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

MATCHB-ox-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “matchboxes”

"matchboxes" has 3 syllables: matchb-ox-es. It rhymes with paradoxes and foxes, if that helps it stick.

What does matchboxes mean?

noun

  1. A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

noun

  1. Any small die-cast toy car, usually collectible.

Words that rhyme with matchboxes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxesfoxesmailboxesskyboxesboxescoxespoxesoutfoxesboomboxes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matchboxes"?▾

"Matchboxes" has 3 syllables: matchb · ox · es.

What does "matchboxes" mean?▾

Matchboxes: A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

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